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- Library Catalog This link opens in a new windowSearch our library catalog (aka OneSearch) for all types of sources. It combines results from many of our databases. (Ex Libris)
- OneSearch This link opens in a new windowUse this discovery tool to search most of the University Libraries' collections, including books, journal articles, newspapers, dissertations, music, and video recordings. (Ex Libris)
Healthcare Policy Resources
Databases:
- CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowAccess nonpartisan reports and background information on controversial topics and policy issues. These reports were historically written for members of Congress to understand all sides of a particular issue. The reports in this database date from 1923-present. (Sage)
- PAIS Index This link opens in a new windowSearch for journal articles, reports, and grey literature on topics related to the world's public affairs, public and social policies, international relations, and world politics. "PAIS" stands for "Public Affairs Information Service," and the content dates from the early 1900s-present. (ProQuest)
Journals:
- Health AffairsA journal focused on the effectiveness of health policy and health care throughout the US.
- Journal of Health Politics, Policy and LawA journal that focuses on the initiation, formulation, and implementation of health policy and analyzes the relations between government and health.
- Modern HealthcareA trade journal that reports on healthcare business and policy news, research and information.
Policy Organizations that focus on Health Care
- Kaiser Family FoundationIndependent philanthropic foundation dedicated to health care policy research and reform.
- Commonwealth FundPrivate foundation studying health care in the US, particularly focusing on improved access and efficiency as well as comparing the US system with other industrialized countries.
- Policy File Index This link opens in a new windowUse Policy File Index to find publications from many think tanks and policy orgs.
State News Resources
- Nexis Uni This link opens in a new windowUse the box that says "Search the News" and then narrow your results by Geography to see news from a particular state.
Social Sciences & Humanities Librarian
Paul Rosenstein
Contact:
Boatwright Memorial Library, 182
261 Richmond Way
Richmond, VA 23238
261 Richmond Way
Richmond, VA 23238
804.289.8851